Colt A.
5/20/2011
OMG, I love this park! There's almost no one here so I can run around with no one to interfere. It's so great. I love it because there's just so much grass and so many interesting smells. This...
Ilus W. Davis Park
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Oak St
Kansas City, MO 64106
Ilus W. Davis Park, located in Kansas City, MO, is a 5.2-acre green space named after a prominent figure in the city's history. The park was officially dedicated in 2001 as part of a vision to enhance the area's attractiveness and provide visibility to the nearby Federal Courthouse and City Hall.
Named after a former Mayor of Kansas City, Ilus Winfield Davis, the park serves as a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city. With a grassy area, fountain, and a rich history tied to civic leadership, the park offers a serene setting for visitors to enjoy and learn about the legacy of a respected public figure.
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Ralphie S.
8/8/2020
Named in honor of Kansas City's 48th mayor, Davis was critical in the building of the Truman Sports Complex and KCI airport; he was also sworn in 4 days after my birth in 1963. That is not my only...
Dominik D.
8/5/2018
An unassuming little park that has a beauty to it. Equal parts Walden Pond and urban, it feels like a mini sanctuary away from the big city.
Susan N.
6/24/2010
An undiscovered oasis downtown. It saddens me that it's so well maintained and available, yet barely anyone uses it. Ilus Davis Park encompasses two complete city blocks surrounded by government...
Matthew S.
8/1/2013
People love to complain about the lack of green space downtown. I suggest they convene at these two city blocks of well maintained green space to develop their talking points. Like many of our...
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